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#2194 of 3,192 schools in MI
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
Middle School · Kearsley Community School District · Flint, MI
A Kearsley Community School District middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6317 NIGHTINGALE DR, Flint, MI 48506
- Math 27% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leota Fiedler Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,416
Median home value
$91,200
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Richfield Public School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | 3–8 | 3.0 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Bentley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Michigan International Prep SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kearsley Community School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leota Fiedler Elementary School is listed in Kearsley Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leota Fiedler Elementary School
Leota Fiedler Elementary School is a public middle school in Flint, MI, part of Kearsley Community School District, serving approximately 425 students in grades 4th-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,194 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leota Fiedler Elementary School
What grades does Leota Fiedler Elementary School serve?
Leota Fiedler Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Leota Fiedler Elementary School?
Leota Fiedler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leota Fiedler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leota Fiedler Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leota Fiedler Elementary School rank in MI?
Leota Fiedler Elementary School ranks #2,194 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Leota Fiedler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Leota Fiedler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Leota Fiedler Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leota Fiedler Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Leota Fiedler Elementary School a charter school?
No, Leota Fiedler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leota Fiedler Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Leota Fiedler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leota Fiedler Elementary School?
82.4% of students at Leota Fiedler Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (810) 591-9925
- Area population (ZIP 48506)
- 24,538
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48506; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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